Album Review: Nosotros Que Limpiamos La Tierra by Wram Filoviridae
Alright, so let’s talk about Nosotros Que Limpiamos La Tierra. This 2014 noise-electronic beast from Russia’s Wram Filoviridae is one wild ride. Released under T.R.U.P. Rec, the album feels like someone took a bunch of chaotic sounds, threw ‘em in a blender, and hit puree. It’s not for everyone—I mean, it’s literally called “We Who Clean The Earth,” which already sets the vibe—but if you’re into experimental stuff that messes with your brain, this might be right up your alley.
First off, kudos to Filoviridae for the artwork too—it’s as unsettling as the music itself. Like, imagine something dystopian but oddly beautiful, kind of how I’d picture an abandoned hospital on Mars. Perfect fit.
Now onto the tracks. There are six total, all named after diseases or creepy medical terms (super cheerful, huh?). Two stood out to me though: “Ebola Zaire” and “Nosotros Que Limpiamos La Tierra.”
“Ebola Zaire” hits hard. It starts off with these glitchy, distorted beats that feel like your headphones are malfunctioning—and then BAM, layers of static and screeching synths come crashing in. It’s intense, man. Like, really intense. You can almost visualize some post-apocalyptic scene where machines have taken over and humans are just trying to survive. The track sticks with you because it doesn’t let up—it keeps building tension until you’re kinda relieved when it ends. But also kinda bummed because damn, that was good stress.
Then there’s the title track, “Nosotros Que Limpiamos La Tierra.” This one’s different—it’s got this slow-burning, almost hypnotic rhythm going on. At first, it lulls you into thinking everything’s chill, but then little bursts of noise start creeping in, like whispers from another dimension. By the end, it’s completely transformed into this wall of sound that swallows you whole. Honestly, it made me think about what cleaning the earth would actually sound like if Mother Nature had a voice—probably angry as hell, tbh.
The other tracks aren’t bad either; they keep the same energy throughout. Tracks like “Rabies” and “Four Corner’s Disease” bring their own flavors of chaos, but those two I mentioned above? They’re the ones I’ll remember days later, probably while lying awake at night wondering if my ears will ever recover.
So yeah, Nosotros Que Limpiamos La Tierra isn’t exactly background music unless your background involves existential dread and broken tech. But hey, isn’t that what makes art interesting? It’s raw, unfiltered, and doesn’t care if you don’t get it. And honestly, I respect that.
Random thought: If aliens ever invade Earth, I’m pretty sure they’d play this album during their takeover. Just saying.
